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A giant 60-meter-tall ferris wheel is lit up as it is used by passengers for the first time, in the Admiralty district of Hong Kong on December 5, 2014. The 60-meter wheel has 42 gondolas, each holding eight to 10 passengers and is expected to attract a million passengers a year - a rate of 2, 740 a day, according to local media. AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE / AFP PHOTO / JOHANNES EISELE

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This photo captures the grandeur and excitement of Hong Kong's newest tourist attraction, a magnificent 60-meter-tall ferris wheel. As night falls over the Admiralty district, the towering structure illuminates the city skyline with its dazzling lights, beckoning passengers for an unforgettable ride. In this moment frozen in time by photographer Johannes Eisele, we witness the inaugural use of this impressive ferris wheel. The anticipation is palpable as passengers eagerly board one of the 42 gondolas suspended from its rotating frame. Each spacious cabin can accommodate up to ten people, promising a shared experience filled with laughter and awe-inspiring views. The significance of this landmark cannot be understated - it is expected to draw a staggering one million visitors annually. This translates into approximately 2,740 thrill-seekers embarking on this exhilarating journey every day! Local media reports confirm that both locals and tourists alike are captivated by this new addition to Hong Kong's vibrant tourism scene. Johannes Eisele's expertly captured image encapsulates not only the sheer scale of this giant ferris wheel but also its potential to become an iconic symbol of Hong Kong. With its striking presence against the cityscape backdrop and promises of breathtaking vistas from above, it is no wonder that residents and travelers flock to experience this thrilling adventure firsthand. As we gaze upon this photograph print from Agence France-Presse (AFP), we are reminded that sometimes it takes just one remarkable attraction like this ferris wheel

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